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Prokorym Family History

Prokorym Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Prokop, Pokorny, Prokosch, Pokora, Croom, Gregory, Prior, Roker

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Where is the Prokorym family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prokorym surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Prokorym ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Prokorym. 50% of Prokorym men worked as a New Worker. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Labor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Prokorym. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prokorym census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Prokorym. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Prokorym. For the veterans among your Prokorym ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prokorym lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Prokorym life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Prokorym in 1977 was 55, and 83 in 1998.

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